There are several chakra spots in the body, but as the owner of True Essence Aura & Chakra Photography, LLC, Dale West focuses on the main seven that run from the head to the hip. Opening its doors in 2004, this therapy center provides several forms of alternative medicine, including preprogrammed sessions to balance the body, mind and spirit, such as dry thermal heat, vibratory and oxygenation massage, and aroma, sound and LED light therapy. Those interested in balancing the body, mind and spirit are very much intrigued by what the chakras of the body are doing. “We are able to show them their full body aura, interpret the colors of their aura and determine whether or not the chakras are balanced and in harmony with each other,” says Mr. West.

Mr. West and his wife, Margaret, have been believers in chakra interpretation for quite some time, and are frequent customers of “aura photography.” They have had their photos taken at fairs and other venues, and realized that the description of the colors in their auras was amazingly accurate. After a friend showed them a brochure introducing a new way of doing aura and chakra photography, they decided to venture out on their own, forming True Essence Aura & Chakra Photography. For the past eight years, Mr. and Mrs. West have been assisting clients improve their lives and states of mind by reading auras and providing healing through chakra spots on the body. They constantly attend wellness seminars and participate in shows to keep their own minds fresh.

Over the years, Mr. West has certainly discovered those who do not believe that this type of alternative medicine works or who even acknowledge its existence. However, his main piece of advice is to not shoot it down. “Being open and listening are the ways to find out about yourself,” he explains. As the years progress, he plans to expand his business. Continue reading →

“It will be very great when humanity is improving every single year of their lives,” states Claire Power Murphy, director of The Self-Rejuvenation Center, Inc., a Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce-sanctioned facility where she teaches clients to rejuvenate their lives through the maintenance of balanced blood chemistry levels. Ms. Murphy has custom-created simple yet effective recipes that can help people achieve equilibrium. Her approach is based on the tenet that humans are formed of the earth, which has 12 basic minerals that are supposed to be in balance. Due to the overuse of soil through farming, this delicate balance has become unhinged. Ms. Murphy offers a solution: a “delicious, progressive lifestyle,” where patients can reduce health expenditures while achieving maximum results.

Ms. Murphy is the author of “Preserved to Serve,” a book detailing the adversities she overcame on her way to a healthy, spiritual lifestyle. The story begins with an account of her first 25 years of life, which was plagued with illness. It continues with her encounters with a sickly husband and two sickly children. After losing custody of her daughter, Ms. Murphy challenged the court system for four months before reuniting with her. She went on to help her daughter recover from the symptoms of cerebral palsy. Through it all, Ms. Murphy forged a healthy lifestyle and became a shining beacon of hope for those in search of holistic healing. What sets Ms. Murphy apart from others is her ability to identify with people’s suffering and struggles because, in most cases, she feels she has been there herself. “There’s a compassionate link,” she says, “so they receive psychological support in addition to physical.” Clients are also drawn by her resiliency, enthusiasm, strength and courage.

Ms. Murphy received a master’s degree in elementary education in 1966 and a bachelor’s degree in history with minors in elementary education and psychology in 1963. In 2004, she received certification in hydrotherapy, home remedies, and grief therapy from NAD Health Ministries, and in 1974 she received a certification in administration and supervision from Richmond College. She is a member of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, a Chairman’s Circle Member of The Oxford Club, a Lifetime Member of The Sovereign Society, a Lifetime Member of the American Federation of Teachers and a member of the United Federation of Teachers, AARP and Seed-Savers Exchange. Continue reading →